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Question: My son wants to go to college. He knows that I don't want him to. I don't think he is considering Jewish colleges, or a college online. He is asking me for my financial information so he can… Question: My son wants to go to college. He knows that I don't want him to. I don't think he is considering Jewish colleges, or a college online. He is asking me for my financial information so he can apply for scholarships. I asked a mashpia if I am allowed to give him this information. She said I should ask the Rav. Is it allowed for me to give him this information regardless of what type of college he is applying to? Is it only allowed if he applies to Jewish colleges? Answer: There is no halachic problem…Show more
Yes, you may eat the peels stalks as long as you check well with a light that there are no leaf-miner trails tunnels, or holes. If a trail is spotted, cut it away. The rest of the stalk may… Yes, you may eat the peels stalks as long as you check well with a light that there are no leaf-miner trails tunnels, or holes. If a trail is spotted, cut it away. The rest of the stalk may be eaten after washing it thoroughly. #5444Show more
Question continued: I'm asking because my son is becoming Bar Mitzva right after Pesach, and I understood that the priority should be learning the ma'amar Beal pe, and then if he knows it, he can continue through leining… Question continued: I'm asking because my son is becoming Bar Mitzva right after Pesach, and I understood that the priority should be learning the ma'amar Beal pe, and then if he knows it, he can continue through leining. Wanted to know what would be the best course of action. Answer: The Rebbe strongly discouraged Bar Mitzvah boys from spending their pre-Bar Mitzvah time practicing how to lein. Although this can give him good skills if he wishes to become a Baal Koirei, that is not the purpose of a Bar Mitzvah. This time should be…Show more
Question: If a Jew is renting from a goy and the goy provides a bed (mattress), does the Jew have a responsibility to test the mattress for Shatnez? Answer: No, but one who has an extra measure… Question: If a Jew is renting from a goy and the goy provides a bed (mattress), does the Jew have a responsibility to test the mattress for Shatnez? Answer: No, but one who has an extra measure of yiras shomayim shouldn’t lay down on the mattress directly without a cover if they aren't sure what material it is made of. Sources: שו"ע יו"ד סי ש"א ס"א וס"ב ברמ"א בגדים הקשים…Show more
אסור, שאין לומר דבר שבקדושה בפחות מעשרה. אבל אם מנגן רק עד ואמרו אמן ולא יותר, מותר. כמו כן, מותר לנגן מתתקבל ואילך. טעמים ומקורות: כפשוט. ראה שו״ת הרא״ש ד, יט שאין לומר קדיש עם החזן לפי שא״א… אסור, שאין לומר דבר שבקדושה בפחות מעשרה. אבל אם מנגן רק עד ואמרו אמן ולא יותר, מותר. כמו כן, מותר לנגן מתתקבל ואילך. טעמים ומקורות: כפשוט. ראה שו״ת הרא״ש ד, יט שאין לומר קדיש עם החזן לפי שא״א דבש״ק פחות מעשרה. והובא בב״י רסי׳ קכה. ובפשטות כוונתו שגם כשנמצאים עשרה אם אינם אומרים ביחד בקול אסור לאומרו. (וראה שו״ע אדה״ז רסי׳ קכה). ועפ״ז, כתב בשלמי ציבור דיני קדיש יח (פא, ב. ובמהדורת אהבת שלום - ע׳ קצא), והב״ד בקשר גודל להחיד״א ח, טו, וחסל״א נו, ד, סידור בית עובד דינים השייכים לאמירת קדיש נא, שאין לנגן הקדיש עם…Show more
שאלה: למעשה האם בעייתי לאדם מן השורה לשתות מים או שתי' אחרת בעמידה? האם להשען על הקיר (באופן שבלי הקיר הי' נופל) נחשב לאי עמידה או שצריך ישיבה דוקא? מענה: ראוי לכל אדם לעשות עצמו כתלמיד חכם ולא… שאלה: למעשה האם בעייתי לאדם מן השורה לשתות מים או שתי' אחרת בעמידה? האם להשען על הקיר (באופן שבלי הקיר הי' נופל) נחשב לאי עמידה או שצריך ישיבה דוקא? מענה: ראוי לכל אדם לעשות עצמו כתלמיד חכם ולא לאכול או לשתות בעמידה, אא״כ בטעימה בעלמא. ואפשר להקל בסמיכה באופן שאם ינטל אותו דבר יפול. מקורות: גיטין ע, א. ושם קאי בכל אדם. ד״א זוטא…Show more
פסוקי קדוש ברוך ימלוך שבקדושה, ברוך ה׳ המבורך לעולם ועד, אמן יהא שמי׳ רבא עד יתברך ואמן של דאמירן בעלמא, אמן של הא-ל הקדוש ושומע תפלה, אמן של ברכת התורה ושל ברכות ההפטרה, אמן על פסוקי ברכת כהנים כשהכהנים… פסוקי קדוש ברוך ימלוך שבקדושה, ברוך ה׳ המבורך לעולם ועד, אמן יהא שמי׳ רבא עד יתברך ואמן של דאמירן בעלמא, אמן של הא-ל הקדוש ושומע תפלה, אמן של ברכת התורה ושל ברכות ההפטרה, אמן על פסוקי ברכת כהנים כשהכהנים נושאים כפים (כמו ביו״ט). בדרך כלל, במקומות שמפסיקים לדבר שבקדושה, מפסיק גם לענות תיבות מודים אנחנו לך, וכן לעלות לתורה אם קראוהו, לקרוא בתורה כשאין אחר, ולקרוא ההפטרה כשכבר עלה למפטיר, וכן לברכת ברקים ורעמים. (וכן גם לשאול בשלום מפני הכבוד ולהשיב שלום לכל אדם מפני דרכי שלום כשהוא בין הפרקים, ובאמצע הפרק - לשאול מפני היראה ולהשיב מפני הכבוד.…Show more
שאלה: מי שנפלה ממנו הטלית גדול, אבל נשאר עליו עדיין טלית קטן, האם צריך לברך כשיחזור ויתעטף בטלית גדול? מענה: למעשה אין לברך. מקורות: ראה שו״ע אדה״ז ח, כו. אמנם, כמה צדדים וספיקות…
Q. Can one spray perfume on the hand on Shabbos? A. No. However, if you're putting it on to get rid of a bad smell there is room for leniency. Q. If I already put on before Shabbos.… Q. Can one spray perfume on the hand on Shabbos? A. No. However, if you're putting it on to get rid of a bad smell there is room for leniency. Q. If I already put on before Shabbos. And I can still smell it some hours later and want to add more perfume. Am I allowed to? A. Yes if it's the same perfume and provided it's not a pump spray. See here: https://asktherav.com/958-deodorant-on-shabbos/ Sources: ביצה כג, א: רבה ורב יוסף דאמרי תרווייהו סחופי…Show more
Question: With the will of fulfilling the Rebbe's wish, about teaching עניני גאולה and more specifically about the Beis Hamikdash, we came up with an idea to create an educational exhibit with the keilim of the Beis Hamikdash. The… Question: With the will of fulfilling the Rebbe's wish, about teaching עניני גאולה and more specifically about the Beis Hamikdash, we came up with an idea to create an educational exhibit with the keilim of the Beis Hamikdash. The advantage of this idea is that the kids can actually visualize and get a feel for how it will really be. Most of the keilim we are building ourselves of wood, and are trying to do it in a similar but different to the way it will be. Is it ok to build the ארון העדות, for purpose of learning…Show more
The custom in many places is not to visit during the first year. If there is no established custom in the place where you are, you may go but stand at a distance from the grave. Either way, when… The custom in many places is not to visit during the first year. If there is no established custom in the place where you are, you may go but stand at a distance from the grave. Either way, when visiting at this time, do not pray for those who are still living. If this is the only chance of visiting his kever, you should go but stand from a distance. Sources: ע״פ זח״א רכה, א (הובא בדברי תורה להרה״צ ממונקאטש…Show more
It would be acceptable provided that it is done in a צניעות way. ואין לדיין אלא מה שעיניו רואות. I am not aware of a Halachik problem as long as there is gender separation and the girls are dressed… It would be acceptable provided that it is done in a צניעות way. ואין לדיין אלא מה שעיניו רואות. I am not aware of a Halachik problem as long as there is gender separation and the girls are dressed tznius. This depends on local custom. I would check with Mechanchos in case they have specific guidelines. In many places, it’s accepted that a girl from age 9 should not ride on a bike in a public place even if it is done in a tznius way. See Shevet Halevi 10:26, p. 23-4. As mentioned before, it is also…Show more
Question: We purchased our home a couple of months ago. We didn't move into the house yet, nor did we bring any of our belongings in (because there is a possibility that we will be renting it out for… Question: We purchased our home a couple of months ago. We didn't move into the house yet, nor did we bring any of our belongings in (because there is a possibility that we will be renting it out for some time). However, we did bring a Chitas and a pushka into the kitchen right away. Should we/do we need to put up mezuzos on the house? Answer: No. You should put up the mezuzos with a bracha only when you move in or move in your belongings for regular usage. See here: https://asktherav.com/2486-we-are-buying-a-home-when-do-we-put-up-mezuzah-and-when-do-we-make-the-bracha-right-away-or-do-we-wait-30-days/ Sources: כמה שיטות בנוגע לזמן קביעת המזוזה. וראה ברכ״י או״ח…Show more
Question: If I had vegetables and chicken on my plate, and I stuck my fork into a vegetable and began making Ha'adama, but remembered by the word "ha'olam" that I already made Ha'adama on melon just before… Question: If I had vegetables and chicken on my plate, and I stuck my fork into a vegetable and began making Ha'adama, but remembered by the word "ha'olam" that I already made Ha'adama on melon just before (when this plate was already in front of me): A. I instinctively released the vegetable from the fork, stuck it into some chicken, and finished off the Bracha as Shehakol -- does that Bracha count even though it was begun with the intent to say Ha'adama? Or must I repeat Shehakol over again? B. At the point in time of…Show more
Question: I have noticed that it seems that Chabad minhag is for the chazan not to say the pesukim in kedusha d’sidra ("Uva LeTzion") out loud. I understand saying the Targum quietly, but why the pesukim?… Question: I have noticed that it seems that Chabad minhag is for the chazan not to say the pesukim in kedusha d’sidra ("Uva LeTzion") out loud. I understand saying the Targum quietly, but why the pesukim? Is this indeed the Chabad custom and what is the basis for it? Answer: Indeed, this is the common custom in many circles, especially among Chassidim, including Chabad. See references below. Sources: כן המנהג הנפוץ בכ״מ. (וגם אלו שנהגו להקפיד לומר…Show more
יש ענין בזה. מקורות: מדיני טומאה - ראה משנה מקוואות פ"ח מ"ד, חולין…
Question: There is a question in the archives, concerning if Pringles need to be Bishul Yisroel. The response was that even people that are lenient with potato chips should be more stringent with pringles. Because it was cooked like… Question: There is a question in the archives, concerning if Pringles need to be Bishul Yisroel. The response was that even people that are lenient with potato chips should be more stringent with pringles. Because it was cooked like regular potatoes before it was made into potato starch. https://asktherav.com/690-are-potato-chips-and-pringles-with-an-ou-fine/ I spoke to one of the Rabbonim who told me that when they cook the potato to make it into potato starch, they put all kinds of things in it that makes it not edible. It's never in a situation that someone can eat it as mashed potatoes. Based on…Show more
Question: I was on Mivtzoim today, and I walked into an office and I noticed a box. It was the cremated remains of one's dead body. My chavrusa is a Cohen. Is he allowed into the building? Is this… Question: I was on Mivtzoim today, and I walked into an office and I noticed a box. It was the cremated remains of one's dead body. My chavrusa is a Cohen. Is he allowed into the building? Is this considered a מת? We don't even know if it's a yid, but there is a big chance because it is the nephew of someone Jewish. What's the Halacha? Answer: Not an issue. But should not be touched. Sources: אפר השרופים שאין שלדן קיימת טהור - רמב״ם טו״מ…Show more
Question: I am a bochur in 770 and I have a sister in Crown Heights for the year, and we would like to meet up sometimes on the street or go for a walk to talk. (It's hard to… Question: I am a bochur in 770 and I have a sister in Crown Heights for the year, and we would like to meet up sometimes on the street or go for a walk to talk. (It's hard to find a private place where we can both be). Is there a problem of tznius? If so is there a way we can avoid the problem? Answer: Although there is no direct halachic problem, halachic sources indicate that a Talmid Chacham should only do so in a place where people know that it is his sister. Accordingly, it’s…Show more
The “Ribono Shel Olam” is recited during Birkas Kohanim, only on the day following a disturbing or worrying dream. Otherwise, it should be recited on Yom Tov (because we assume that everyone has had a disturbing dream during the… The “Ribono Shel Olam” is recited during Birkas Kohanim, only on the day following a disturbing or worrying dream. Otherwise, it should be recited on Yom Tov (because we assume that everyone has had a disturbing dream during the long duration between one Yom Tov and the next). Sources: ראה: ברכות נ"ה ע"ב, תוס' ד"ה כל "הואמרם בגבולין"…Show more
If not, what If the son was already called up for Shvi’i and the father is getting maftir cause he is a chiyuv, what should be done? Answer: In general, there’s a Machlokes if a father and… If not, what If the son was already called up for Shvi’i and the father is getting maftir cause he is a chiyuv, what should be done? Answer: In general, there’s a Machlokes if a father and son (or son and father, or two brothers) can get Shvi’i and Maftir. In practice, it may only be done when these Aliyos are being read from two different Sifrei Torah (e.g., on a Shabbos Rosh Chodesh). However, in a case of need, when one has a Chiyuv to receive an Aliyah (see below), one may rely on the lenient…Show more
Question: If it is difficult for me to daven by a very early minyan in town, and I'd prefer to drive and catch a later minyan that is close to where I work, is this permissible? (I may have… Question: If it is difficult for me to daven by a very early minyan in town, and I'd prefer to drive and catch a later minyan that is close to where I work, is this permissible? (I may have less traffic in the commute by davening close to work, as well). Answer: Yes, it is permitted in this case if you would be able to daven better. However, you should recite Birchas Hashacher before the drive. Sources: בכלל, אסור לילך בדרך עד שיתפלל תפלת י"ח -…Show more
And is there an inyan to do so by kiddush too if wine pours off the becher during kiddush? Answer: Yes, the cup should be refilled if it spills and is not full before the Beracha of Havdala… And is there an inyan to do so by kiddush too if wine pours off the becher during kiddush? Answer: Yes, the cup should be refilled if it spills and is not full before the Beracha of Havdala (or kiddush) and certainly if it is not full before the Beracha of Hagafen is said. See also Halacha2go.com #92: Spilling Wine Sources: ראה שוע"ר סי' קפג סעיף ד. סי' קפב ס"ד.…Show more
Question: According to the svara that something that gets cooked in a Kli Shlishi is assur to put in a Kli Shlishi, lichora the only heter for tea leaves that are not pre-cooked is if they're considered tavlin… Question: According to the svara that something that gets cooked in a Kli Shlishi is assur to put in a Kli Shlishi, lichora the only heter for tea leaves that are not pre-cooked is if they're considered tavlin. If so, it should be allowed in a Kli Sheini. Is this in fact the case? Answer: This is true in theory. In practice, the custom is not to put them in a keli sheni. See also: https://asktherav.com/1819-making-tea-and-coffee-on-shabbos/ Sources: פשטות דברי הצ״צ בחידושים משניות מא, ב שטייא דינו…Show more
אפשרי לעשות כן, אם נזחל מהשולחן באופן שתהא בדרך שפיכה. למעשה אין צריך כלי. ולא מצינו שיהדרו בזה. מקורות: שלא לשכשך בתוך הכלי - יש״ש חולין ח, יא.…
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